Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1144210

White-marked Tussock Moth
Orgyia leucostigma

Observation date: September 06, 2017
Date notes: Sunny, Temp 65F
Submitted by: Pleurastic
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Sunny day, first cooler day of fall, light breeze. Found crawling on the sunny side of house. Suburban lot bordered by woods with mature trees which blend into rural agriculture. Nearby plants: bee balm, weigela, nine bark, maple.
Status: Resident
Verified by: rogerdowner
Verified date: October 01, 2017
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): Licking County, United States, Ohio